News – The Labour PartyReacting to new funding arrangements for the early learning and childcare sector announced by the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality & Integration today, Labour Spokesperson for Children, Senator Ivana Bacik has called for greater clarity around the continuation of funding for services that are forced to close during Level 5 restrictions….

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Arts spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock expressed her condolence on the death announced yesterday of Irish soprano Cara O’Sullivan. “Cara O’Sullivan was an incredible talent, someone who made a massive contribution to the world of music both at home in Ireland and on the international stage. I wish to extend…

News – The Labour PartyAs the Minister meets with her officials today to discuss the next steps for the Leaving Cert class of 2021, Labour spokesperson on education, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, has called for an assessed grade model to be offered to all Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle students. With the Government unable to…

News – The Labour PartyLabour Party Education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin will be available to speak to the media at 11am today, Tuesday 2nd February on the Leinster House plinth on education matters and issues of the day.  What: Doorstep with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin  Where: Leinster House plinth, Kildare St. When: 11am, Tuesday 2nd February….

News – The Labour PartyToday’s new regulations on travel and quarantine do not go far enough said Labour Party Leader and Health spokesperson Alan Kelly, as he called for an ambitious and aggressive strategy to deal with Covid-19. Deputy Kelly said:“I am calling for a national aggressive suppression strategy (NASS) that would eradicate community transmission…

News – The Labour PartyLabour’s Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in banks, post officed and credit unions. Deputy Nash said: “I have raised this pressing issue for financial services workers and customers on several occasions in recent…

News – The Labour PartyAs the Labour Party continues to call for a National Aggressive Suppression Strategy (NASS), Labour transport spokesperson, Duncan Smith TD, reiterated his call for bespoke supports to protect the aviation industry. With the vaccine rollout taking longer than expected, and as new, more transmissible variants continue to emerge, the aviation industry…

News – The Labour Party Calls for cross-party support for her Seanad Bill   Following the introduction of her Bill in the Seanad last week to provide free period products in educational settings and public buildings, Senator Rebecca Moynihan has launched a public survey into the causes of period poverty. The Period Products (Free Provisions)…